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Big Data Developer

Cogency

Job Title: Big Data Developer ( Spark, AWS, Airflow, Snowflake, Big Data & ETL)

Company: Cogency Inc.

Location: Greater Toronto Area (Hybrid - 4 days office)

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Data Engineer with strong expertise in Snowflake, Big Data technologies, and ETL processes . The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, building, and optimizing scalable data pipelines and ensuring high data quality, performance, and security across the platform.You will work in an Agile environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust data solutions that support analytics, reporting, and business intelligence initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain data ingestion pipelines and ETL workflows
  • Build and optimize data pipelines, frameworks, and transformation processes
  • Ensure data quality, integrity, security, and performance across systems
  • Develop and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, and data models
  • Integrate Snowflake with various data sources and BI/reporting tools
  • Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve data pipeline and platform issues
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile delivery environment
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation for pipelines, transformations, and data models
  • Implement best practices in DevSecOps, CI/CD, and data engineering standards

Required Skills & Experience

  • 5+ years of experience in Data Engineering / ETL development
  • Strong hands-on experience with Big Data technologies :
  • Hadoop
  • Spark
  • Hive
  • Solid experience working with Snowflake data platform
  • Strong expertise in SQL and data modeling concepts
  • Programming experience in Scala or Java , including API development
  • Experience with ETL tools such as:
  • Informatica
  • Talend
  • Apache Airflow
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (preferably AWS)
  • Understanding of DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure-as-Code
  • Knowledge of GenAI tools for code generation and developer productivity enhancement
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

  • Experience with AWS services (e.g., Glue, S3, Lambda)
  • Hands-on experience with Apache Airflow or similar workflow orchestration tools
  • Experience with CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Git, automated testing tools)
  • Exposure to containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)
  • Knowledge of Python or scripting languages
  • Experience with shell scripting

Education

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering , or a related field

Key Competencies

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
  • Ability to work independently and in team environments
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration skills
  • Attention to detail and commitment to data quality

Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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